Smyrna times., 1887-08-10
The Constitutional Centennial.
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PENNSYLVNIA RAILROAD.

The celebration of the one hundredth
anniversary of the adoption of the Con-
stitution of the United States, to he
held in Philadelphia, September 18th,
10th and 18th, and promises to he one
of the most interesting events that ever
occurred in this country, and will rank
second only to the great Centennial of
1876. The Commission, composed of
some of the foremost men in the land,
is fully organized, the President of the
United States and his Cabinet are in
cordial cooperation, and the Governors
Ofall the States are aiding in the exc
cutiOn Of the general plan.
A larger number of troops of differ
ent States will doubtless participate in
the military feature, than were ever
gathered before on a civic occasion the
industrial display is expected to be the
finest and most comprehensive ever
seen in this city, and the c"mmemOra-
tive services, presided over by the Chief
Magistrate and addressed by Mr.. Jus
tice Miller Of the Supreme Court, will
be the most imposing ceremOney ever
held in America.
The programme as outlined by the
Commission is as follows:-
The 10Th of September is assigned
for professional display. This dis
play, moving in long procession
mounted upon cars prepared for the
purpose, and accompanied by variou:
civic organizations, promises to be q
feature of brilliant and histOricinterest
( In the evening of that day the Cover
nor of Pennsylvania will hold publ,
reception in honor of the Governors o
the States and Territories present a
the celebration.
The 10th of September is assigned fo
the military parade and review of tn,
regiments and companies of the militi;
of the several States and Territories
accompanied by their respective Cover
nOrs and staffs, and by detachment
from the army and navy of the Unite,
States, detailed for that occasion. From
the returns already received the com
mission expects the presence of frOr
ten to fifteen thousand State troop:
One State alone offers seven thOusan
troops in honor of the occasion. 1t
also INTENDED, if practicable, to illus
trate in this parade the contrasts b'
tween the military arms and equiI
ments Of Revolutionary times an
those of the present day. The cO-Ol
2t GRAFTON Of the army and navy of TIL
/. United States has been assured to tn
!; Commission. In the evening Of III
st same day will occur a public receptio
in honor of the President ofthe Unite
States, with the Governors, representa-
tives of foreign governments, militar
q sc.
us le The 18th of September is devoted
the special services of commemorate
at which the President of the Unite
States will preside. The Grafton vi
be pronounced by Justice Miller, of Il
Supreme Court of the United State
In addition there will he poem, n
I tiOnal hymns, vocal and instrument
.I music, &c. Various other entertai
ments are offered by citizens during Il
progress of the celebration.
8 In order to accommodate the va
multitude of people who desire to vi
ness and participate in this nation
fete in honor of liberty, the Pennsylv
MIA Railroad Company will sell excu
n sion tickets to Philadelphia from ,
u stations on their lines east of Pittsbu
and Erie September Sth to 18th, go
to return until the 22d, inclusive,
two cents per mile.
Special excursions by special trai
from various points will be arrange
IS. the details of which will be publish
later through the press and 9th
means of public announcement.
,o In the meantime it will be well
SU' underline the dates, and arrange
visit the city as a spectator of the gre
- demonstration, which appeals to the ]
II triotism of every American, as well
\ friend of freedom.